Gov’t Warns Against Misinformation

By New Republic Liberia

MONROVIA-It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Information that some nefarious people are currently engaged in sharing an inciting jingle with various media houses intended to stoke violence.

We wish to remind news outlets that there are clear laws against the broadcast and dissemination of false news and engaging in incitement. The penalties range from the revocation of permits to being held accountable in a court of law.

After consultation with the PUL, a team from the Ministry of Information will be out today meeting heads of media institutions to emphasize these laid-down stipulations.

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Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia. 

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